Hopes for ‘solemn, joyful end to demanding year’
The Christmas season provides us a well needed moment to slow down and reflect – not only on the year that has passed, but...
‘Family, friends and generosity’
As Christmas approaches, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to everyone across the Gympie region. This season is a time to gather with family...
‘Drive safely and hope for better times in 2026’
As we approach the end of 2025, I extend my best wishes to everyone in Wide Bay for a safe and joyous Christmas and...
‘Tragic, sad and scary’: Gympie Muslim reaction to Bondi
Gympie RSL president Adel Amin has expressed his personal sadness and anger at the Bondi massacre tragedy.
"Two ideological criminals have tainted the year and...
2025: A year of unpredictability
It has been a strange year, an unusual year … unpredictable and at the same time surprising.
One in which people have shown they are...
Perfect Park evening
The caroling was loud and tuneful on a perfect evening for the Christmas in the Park celebrations on Saturday, when Nelson Reserve was crowded...
The heat was on at Kandanga
The heat was on at the Mercer family’s Kandanga Valley Charolais and Charbray Summer Bull Sale.
The move of the auction from January to early...
Don’t let your good time, be the last time
The Christmas and New Year period, although meant to be one of the happiest and cherished times of the year, can also be one...
New Chamber of Commerce committee elected
After their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 3 December, some new and familiar faces have been elected to represent the Gympie Chamber of Commerce.
Meeting...
UniSC experts debate social media ban
"Removing a pernicious influence or cutting off connection?" asks the University of the Sunshine Coast.
After Australia's social media ban came into force on Wednesday...
Christmas colour for Gympie’s heart
There was plenty of Christmas colour over both nights of the Mary Christmas street parties.
Along with stilt-walking fairies, an airborne Grinch, the Polar Express...
‘Nice’ and ‘Naughty’ pet food list
The holiday season is a time of celebration, but for our four-legged friends, it can be a minefield of hidden dangers.
Roughly one in...
Thousands defy weather to remember
It has become a cliche to say that Anzac Day crowds are getting bigger each year all over Australia.
But long live the cliche, as...
